SeanDSchaffer
I have just finished a Second Draft to my present Work-in-Progress, and am just about ready to start on my Third Draft. But I've hit a little bump in the road that I don't really know how to handle.
My question has to do with Character Descriptions. Whereabouts in my story should I place them? Should I put the Character Descriptions right where the character is introduced, or should I spread the description out over a period of time? Or, should I do it all at once in a place other than the Character's introduction to the story?
Also, how much Character Description should I give? Obviously, if I give too much, it might be looked upon as shameless padding; but if I give too little, I'm afraid readers will wonder just what the Characters look like. I need to figure out what would make a good 'middle ground' in the Character Description department, so that I can get the right description into my work. But I'm afraid I don't know what that 'Middle Ground' would consist of.
Does anyone have any suggestions? What should I do in the case of Character Description, to make the work not only better and longer, but also to make it a comfortable description for the reader. Something that will describe well, without boring the reader to tears is what I'm looking for.
Thank you all in advance for your answers.
My question has to do with Character Descriptions. Whereabouts in my story should I place them? Should I put the Character Descriptions right where the character is introduced, or should I spread the description out over a period of time? Or, should I do it all at once in a place other than the Character's introduction to the story?
Also, how much Character Description should I give? Obviously, if I give too much, it might be looked upon as shameless padding; but if I give too little, I'm afraid readers will wonder just what the Characters look like. I need to figure out what would make a good 'middle ground' in the Character Description department, so that I can get the right description into my work. But I'm afraid I don't know what that 'Middle Ground' would consist of.
Does anyone have any suggestions? What should I do in the case of Character Description, to make the work not only better and longer, but also to make it a comfortable description for the reader. Something that will describe well, without boring the reader to tears is what I'm looking for.
Thank you all in advance for your answers.